Cape May County, NJ · Atlantic Ocean

Ocean City NJ

"America's Greatest Family Resort" — 8 miles of lifeguarded Atlantic beach, a 2.5-mile boardwalk with amusement parks, arcades, Johnson's Popcorn, and Kohr's frozen custard, and a dry-town family vibe (no alcohol sales). Beach tags required for ages 12+.

Eats & Drinks 95 Stay 16 Shops 8

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 75°F water · 83°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 20 mph.

Weather

83°F air — ideal beach weather
20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

75°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued september 9 at 1:09pm edt until september 10 at 2:00pm edt by nws mount holly nj

56 /100

good

41 Swim

66 Sunbathe

80 Walk

75 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.5 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8536110 · Observed 1.23 ft · Predicted 0.69 ft

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 1:09PM EDT until September 10 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

NWS · In effect through Sep 10, 2:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

83°F

Sunny

Wind

15 to 20 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

85°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

75°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

8:07 PM

6.0 ft · in 50m

Wave Height

3.3 ft

4s · SW swell

Rip Current Risk

Low

NWS SRF · PHI · NJZ024 · Issued Sep 9, 3:16 AM

Tomorrow: Moderate

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:34 AM

Sunset

7:17 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:37 AM	Low	0.4 ft
7:44 AM	High	5.1 ft
1:37 PM	Low	0.1 ft
8:07 PM	High	6.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:24 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:35 AM	High	5.5 ft
2:30 PM	Low	0.0 ft
8:56 PM	High	6.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:06 AM	Low	0.1 ft
9:21 AM	High	5.7 ft
3:19 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
9:41 PM	High	5.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:46 AM	Low	0.1 ft
10:05 AM	High	5.8 ft
4:06 PM	Low	0.1 ft
10:23 PM	High	5.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:24 AM	Low	0.2 ft
10:46 AM	High	5.8 ft
4:50 PM	Low	0.3 ft
11:05 PM	High	5.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:02 AM	Low	0.4 ft
11:27 AM	High	5.7 ft
5:35 PM	Low	0.5 ft
11:46 PM	High	5.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:41 AM	Low	0.6 ft
12:09 PM	High	5.5 ft
6:20 PM	Low	0.8 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8536110, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

83°

Sunny

Thu Sep 10

85°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Sep 11

78°

Mostly Sunny

13%

Sat Sep 12

78°

Partly Sunny

Sun Sep 13

80°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

66%

Mon Sep 14

80°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

79°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 15 to 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 75°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Metered street; paid lots.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.

Entry Fee

Pre-season $30 thru May 31, season $35; weekly $20; daily $10; kids 11 & under free. Military/veterans free.

Address

846 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Amenities

lifeguards2.5-mile boardwalkamusement parksarcadesrestaurantsrestroomsplaygrounds

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Ocean City NJ today?

Ocean City NJ shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Ocean City NJ dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on beach/boardwalk in-season.

Is there an entry fee at Ocean City NJ?

Pre-season $30 thru May 31, season $35; weekly $20; daily $10; kids 11 & under free. Military/veterans free.

Are there lifeguards at Ocean City NJ?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Ocean City NJ during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Ocean City NJ?

Amenities at Ocean City NJ include lifeguards, 2.5-mile boardwalk, amusement parks, arcades, restaurants, restrooms, playgrounds.

When is the water warmest at Ocean City NJ?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Ocean City NJ located?

Ocean City NJ is in Cape May County, NJ, at 846 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226.